There are 4 ways to get from Harvard Square to West Newton by bus, subway, train, taxi, or car
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Line 71 bus, line 553 bus
best- Take the bus from Harvard to Watertown Sq Terminalbus 71
- Take the bus from Washington St @ Bacon St to Washington St @ Watertown Stbus 553 / ...
1h 19m$3–9Drive 6.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harvard Square to West Newtoncar 6.3 mi
12 min$2Subway, train
- Take the subway from Harvard to South Stationsubway Red Line
- Take the train from South Station to West Newtontrain Framingham/Worcester Line
1h 39m$3–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harvard Square to West Newtontaxi 6.3 mi
12 min$22–27
Harvard Square to West Newton by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harvard Square to West Newton is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 12 min.
The fastest way to get from Harvard Square to West Newton is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $22 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Harvard Square to West Newton. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Washington St @ Watertown St via Washington St @ Bacon St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard Square to West Newton. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at West Newton via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Harvard Square and West Newton is 7 miles. The road distance is 6.4 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard Square to West Newton without a car is to line 71 bus and line 553 bus which takes 1h 19m and costs $2 - $10.
It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Harvard Square to West Newton, including transfers.
Harvard Square to West Newton bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Harvard Square to West Newton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Harvard Square to West Newton bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Watertown Sq Terminal station.
What companies run services between Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA and West Newton, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Harvard Square to Washington St @ Watertown St via Harvard, Watertown Sq Terminal, and Washington St @ Bacon St in around 1h 19m.
Subway from Harvard to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from South Station to West Newton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–8
Bus from Harvard to Watertown Sq Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Washington St @ Bacon St to Washington St @ Watertown St
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Harvard Square to West Newton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard Square to West Newton is 6 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Harvard Square to West Newton.
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